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Musely secures $360M from General Catalyst without giving up equity | TechCrunch

Musely Raises $360 Million in Non-Dilutive Capital to Fuel Customer Growth

Telemedicine platform Musely has secured more than $360 million from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund in a financing deal designed to avoid both equity dilution and standard loan interest.

Key Takeaways

Musely secured over $360 million from General Catalyst’s Customer Value Fund.
The financing is non-dilutive and does not rely on a standard interest-bearing loan.

DT Editorial Team·May 4, 2026·via techcrunch.com

The Edtech Funding Boom Has Broken, and Investors Want Different Bets

Global edtech investment has fallen sharply from its pandemic peak as investors retreat from K-12 startup models and move toward AI tools, workforce training, and products with clearer returns.

Key Takeaways

Global edtech investment fell from $16.7 billion in 2021 to under $3 billion in 2025.
Investors are shifting toward AI tools and workforce training platforms.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 25, 2026·via restofworld.org

Space Startup Investment Hits Post-SPAC High Without VC

Space startup funding hit its highest level since the SPAC boom, driven by government contracts, corporate deals, and sovereign wealth over VC.

Key Takeaways

Space startup funding hit $4.3 billion in Q1 2026, the highest since the SPAC frenzy, but VC now accounts for under 28%
Government contracts and grants represent the largest funding category at 34%, surpassing traditional venture capital

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·5 min read·via spacenews.com

Railway Raises $100M to Build the AI-Native Cloud Platform

Railway secures $100M in funding to challenge AWS with a developer-first, AI-native cloud platform designed for the age of agentic applications.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·5 min read·via blog.railway.com

AI & Robotics

Listen Labs secures Series B funding led by Ribbit Capital after a cryptic San Francisco billboard attracted thousands and fueled 15x revenue growth.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·3 min read·via venturebeat.com

Energy

A US-based energy storage company has raised a massive $232 million to expand its residential battery offerings. The investment signals surging demand for home energy storage as electricity costs rise and grid reliability concerns grow.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·5 min read·via cleantechnica.com

Energy

A promising AI-driven materials science startup has secured $8 million in funding to revolutionize how electric vehicle components are discovered and developed. The company uses machine learning to compress years of laboratory research into weeks.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 11, 2026·5 min read·via cleantechnica.com

#startup-funding

Musely Raises $360 Million in Non-Dilutive Capital to Fuel Customer Growth

The Edtech Funding Boom Has Broken, and Investors Want Different Bets

Space Startup Investment Hits Post-SPAC High Without VC

Railway Raises $100M to Build the AI-Native Cloud Platform

Musely Raises $360 Million in Non-Dilutive Capital to Fuel Customer Growth

The Edtech Funding Boom Has Broken, and Investors Want Different Bets

Space Startup Investment Hits Post-SPAC High Without VC

Railway Raises $100M to Build the AI-Native Cloud Platform

Listen Labs Raises $69M After Viral Billboard Stunt, Hits $500M Valuation

Energy Storage Startup Lands $232M for Home Batteries

AI Materials Startup Raises $8M to Accelerate EV Discovery